Shark Dating Simulator XL is a quick-to-play comedy visual novel with colorful cartoon characters and a multiple choice storyline with consequences for your actions. The only thing for sure is that at some point you'll make it with a shark girl. Go you!

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Early Access Game

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Shark Dating Simulator will ultimately feature 4 short stories each with their own shark star. However, I would like to make improvements and additions to the graphics, add more diversity to the story lines and flesh out the dialogue as well as possibly add small mini-games to make for a more intriguing game.

In Early Access Mark 1, the first story is complete and ready to played although may be subject to future improvements and fleshing out.

By showing your interest in further development for Shark Dating Simulator XL, you will be doing a great deal to encourage the developer to go to ever-greater efforts!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“It's getting there...”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“I would like the full version to offer:

~ More and better rendered graphics
~ More reward stills of Shark Chan
~ Original music by myself
~ More storylines and options
~ Mini games”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Shark Dating Simulator has been completely rewritten from the ground up - the version currently available is now very different from what the full release will be.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price of the game will increase after we leave early access to reflect the greater level of content and artwork and hours put into the game's creation!”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Suggestions and requests as well as reports on typos and bugs are all extremely welcome! I will be browsing the forum daily and very involved in any discussions on what the community would like the final product to be.”

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April 3

The 'release a test as a standalone game' experiment worked pretty well so my plan is to carry on improving the engine and when it's ready to test again bundle it out with another mini-game. As I don't want to beat sharks to death however, I've made a little poll to see if people have any opinions on this one way or the other. If the results prefer something a little different to previously, I'll make a standalone with that theme.

The poll is on Patreon, but it's public - you don't have to subscribe to have a say. Just put in your tick!

I imagine the next build would be a couple of weeks away rather than months once I know what I'm doing, so shouldn't be too long to wait either way.

March 29

I've made a test game for the new game engine I'm putting together for the update. It's a stand-alone shark adventure set in Five Thousand Fathoms High School, where your goal is to woo yourself another shark maiden.

Being a test it's a short game, you can get through it in about 15-20 minutes if you're not in a hurry. This being so I've decided to release it as its own feature over on Game Jolt and Itch. You might get a laugh or two out of it if you liked Shark Dating, as it is of course in much the same vein of puerile humour and nonsense.

There are 3 possible endings, two of them harder to win than the default 'bad' ending. It shouldn't take many mental gymnastics to work out how - heck, you might even get lucky first time!

There is a 'pay what you like' option if you feel like giving a tip for it - or if you're interested in seeing the endings uncensored, that's available on my Patreon page for $5 a month Patreons.

If you're a bit strapped for tips, no worries - just enjoy another little romp beneath the sea!

Reviews

“Have you ever watched Jaws, saw the shark, and thought it was kinda hot? Well you’re in luck, because now you can live out your aquatic apex predator lovin’ dreams in Shark Dating Simulator XL. Be warned— it is definitely NSFW.”Kotaku

About This Game

As a new graduate of Scuba School, your underwater mad skills are for hire, as you seek adventure and romance. Along with your charming boss Marina Fishpaste, take to the high seas to discover a love like you never expected in the form of a Tsundere Shark. Will you help her or harm her?

Shark Dating Simulator XL is a quick-play parody visual novel with dozens of different endings featuring colourful hand-drawn cartoon characters in a unique style. Choices you make early on in the game can have impact on the final result - will you be able to find the true ending and win the heart (among other things) of a 2,000lb Great White Shark?